The Delaware beaches are full of mouthwatering seafood restaurants, but one in particular stands out as quirky, fun, and absolutely delicious. Twining’s Lobster Shanty has been a favorite of vacationers and locals in Fenwick Island since it opened in 2010, and every year, they seem to get better and better. Hurry up and plan a visit fast, before they close for the season in January!

The Lobster Shanty is located at 37310 Lighthouse Rd, Fenwick Isle, DE 19944
Trip Advisor / Elle H.
You'll know you're at one of the most fun seafood shacks in Delaware as soon as you pull in.
Trip Advisor / Elle H.
The restaurant is decked out with quirky sea-themed decorations. The gigantic mermaid on the wall inside is a favorite of mine!
Inside, you'll find more eccentric decorations, and the traditional seafood scene.
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Paper on the tables helps keep the messes contained, and the bright colors help to remind you that when you're at the beach, you're on vacation.
The views may not be oceanside, but the marsh-facing restaurant catches some incredible sunsets.
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Every table in the place has a great view of the beautiful inland marshes. They'll even lend you binoculars if you want to go birdwatching while you wait for your food.

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Start off with an appetizer, like their baby crab cakes.
Trip Advisor / Elle H.
The menu is full of traditional and off-the-wall dishes, from lobster guac to "shrimpsicles".
Their raw bar really stands out among many other Fenwick area restaurants.
Trip Advisor / SJG113
You can get delicious mussels, littleneck clams, or mouthwatering Chesapeake oysters.
Of course, lobster is where the restaurant really shines.
Facebook / The Lobster Shanty
They might make the best lobster roll in Delaware! You really can't beat it - some say it's as good as lobster rolls they've had in Maine.
The Shanty serves all sorts of creative Lobster-based dishes - it might be hard to choose just one.
Trip Advisor / D_Hanshew
You won't go hungry here! Try any of their unforgettable lobster-based dishes, from the Lobster Pot Pie to the Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail, and no matter what decision you make, you'll leave happy and full.
They're known for their perfectly mixed drinks, too.
Trip Advisor / CTTraveler441
The Lobster Shanty's lobster bloody mary is famous throughout the beaches for being one of the best around. They also make a delicious, fruity sangria.

Twining’s Lobster Shanty is open Thursday-Sunday from 11:30 am – 9 pm. They’ll be closed for the holidays from December 17th-26th, but they open again for one last visit from Wednesday, December 27th until January 1st. After January 1st, you’ll have to wait until March 14 to enjoy a meal here. It’s worth the wait, though – you know that your seafood is coming in fresh! In fact, the Lobster Shanty’s Bloody Mary made our list of The 9 Best Bloody Marys In Delaware – so that alone is worth a visit!

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37310 Lighthouse Rd, Fenwick Isle, DE 19944